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Five myths about learning a new language—busted

Suspected shark attack at California occurred in time and place where large sharks come to feed

Officials suspect bird flu after 12 swans die at Orlando's Lake Eola

Fungus disarms bark beetle chemical shields by converting their plant-derived toxins

Researchers develop efficient, reusable compound for capturing carbon dioxide from air

Genetic study reveals two killer whale ecotypes near Hokkaido waters

How young adult literature and philosophy can help provide better role models for masculinity

What do summer holidays look like in a changing climate?

Scientists outline how to control light at the atomic scale using polaritons

Venus cloud research highlights value of combining light and polarization measurements

AI maps complex nanocrystal reactions, revealing new paths in semiconductor synthesis

The Star of Bethlehem might have actually been a comet described in an ancient Chinese text

How do I make clear ice at home? A food scientist shares easy tips

Five lessons about misinformation from ancient Greek and Roman scientists

Moral arguments about care and fairness persuade both liberals and conservatives

Treasure the emotional connections to the clothes you have and style could be a whole lot more sustainable

Multi-core black carbon particles found to boost light absorption in wildfire smoke

Biology-inspired brain model matches animal learning and reveals overlooked neuron activity

New optical method reveals micellar structure changes under extensional stress

Josephson junction behavior observed with only one superconductor and iron barrier

Resolve to network at your employer's next 'offsite'—these retreats actually help forge new connections

Video: Fly through Webb's cosmic vistas

Dual-color fluorescent sensor detects trace water in real time with high sensitivity

Are we the Martians? The intriguing idea that life on Earth began on the red planet

Can you 'live long and prosper' by learning economics from Star Trek? Or is that 'highly illogical?'

New materials, old physics—the science behind how your winter jacket keeps you warm

Why do cricket balls have to be so hard?

Twisted light-matter systems unlock unusual topological phenomena

With every extinction, we lose not just a species but a treasure trove of knowledge

Men embodying women in VR report strong emotional reactions to verbal harassment

New model showcases microbubble behavior in viscoelastic fluid under ultrasound forcing

Before we build on the moon, we have to master the commute

Music can affect your driving—but not always how you'd expect

Ancient microfossils reveal a moving North Pacific Ocean 5 million years ago

Turning structural failure into propulsion

How a bacteria-busting spray could help solve a meaty problem

What was the Christmas star? Astronomy might hold the answer

I love my friends … I do not love their kids

Rethinking how we end a satellite's mission

Archaeology team uncovers lost mission site of Espiritu Santo

Novel model to reveal deep-sea black coral symbiotic system

Progress persists for low-baseline sustainable development goals, while high-baseline goals stagnate or reverse

Aluminum cans are a viable alternative to bottles for red muscadine wine, new study finds

Study uncovers how calcium controls insulin quality in the endoplasmic reticulum

Sugar-derived crystals show stiffness approaching that of aluminum

New method uses spin motion to control heat flow in magnetic materials

New framework offers structured approach to assess nitrogen status in forests

Texas Humane Legislation Network has pushed to improve animal welfare laws for 50 years

Wildland fires emit more air pollution than previously estimated, study finds

Veritas explores the nature of a mysterious gamma-ray emitter